Permits and Licenses

This department issues and manages contractor, hauler, licenses and permits to perform street and sidewalk excavation within the City of Bridgeport. This is the office to contact if you are a contractor, or hauler who needs more information on rules and regulations governing street and sidewalk excavation in the city. This office also provides Occupancy Permits to occupy the public right of way.

CONTRACTORS:

Any contractor conducting work in the City of Bridgeport that includes the excavation of roads or sidewalks for utility work, sewer work, or related digging must be licensed with the City of Bridgeport.

The contractor must also notify and receive approval from our Engineering Department and must contact the Call Before You Dig (CBYD) to mark locations of any utilities and gas lines in the area to be excavated.

HAULERS:

A contractor with a small pick-up truck that is hired by City residents to pick up household or landscaping items must be licensed with the City of Bridgeport.

For more information on what licensing entails, please contact this office at 203-576-7123 or come by our offices at 45 Lyon Terrace, Room 223.